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/ Bucktail / dragonfly / Flash / Krystal Flash /

Para Post DragonFly

 
tied by Bulldog5485
Fly Type: Miscellaneous,
Target Species: Freshwater Bass,
Recommended Region: Northeast US,
Imitation: Dragonflies,
Material List: Size 10 Dry Fly hook

Parachute Post of any color/thickness

Bucktail for wings

Krystal Flash to give wings some color

6/0 thread


Tying Instructions: 1. Attach matching Color thread to the hook
wrapping down to just before the bend

2. Apply Parachute Post 2-3 wraps carefully not to
cut the post off, and leaving long enough tail

3. Lift post continue forward 2 - 3 wraps and tying
in another segment lift again, another segment if
desired

4. Attach bucktail and flash mix on top of last
segment and secure using a criss cross method
similar to securing barbell eyes on clouser

5. Tye off head and secure w/ whip or hitch finish

6. Trim bucktails to proportional lengths and taper
tail to look like a stinger